Follow an amazing puppy's journey to transform a life

How your sponsorship will help

As Canine Partners receives no government funding, we rely solely on public donations and legacies to keep creating these life-transforming partnerships. We have lots of very deserving people on our waiting list, who want a canine partner to help them regain their independence, but we can only help them with your support.

Each partnership costs £30,000, from selection as a puppy right through to the dog's retirement.

Your sponsorship will help cover the £7,500 it costs to take an amazing puppy on its initial journey to the start of advanced training.

Frequently asked questions

• Are these real canine partner puppies in training?

  Yes, but we have changed their names to protect the personal information of those involved.

• How easy is it to sponsor a Canine Partners puppy?

  Really easy. Just follow the link at the top of the page 'Sponsor a pup'.

• How long does a My Amazing Puppy sponsorship last?

  We'll send you an introduction pack when you first join, which will include a cute dog toy, a certificate and a gorgeous photograph of your chosen puppy. We'll then send you further 'Pupdates' throughout the year to let you know how your chosen puppy is progressing with their vital first training steps. Once your chosen puppy has moved on to start advanced training your sponsorship will automatically transfer to one of our newest puppy recruits.

• Am I the only person sponsoring this Canine Partners puppy?

  It costs £7,500 to put a future working canine partner puppy through its puppy training, so the idea of our My Amazing Puppy scheme is to give you and others like you the opportunity to help co-fund the training of one of our amazing puppies.

• How will I keep in touch with my puppy's progress?

  We'll send you an introduction pack when you first join, which will include a cute dog toy, a certificate and a gorgeous photograph of your chosen puppy. We'll then send you further pupdates throughout the year to let you know how your chosen puppy is getting on. Once your chosen puppy has moved on to start advanced training you can continue with the scheme and your sponsorship will automatically transfer to one of the new puppy recruits available at the time.

• When will I receive my 'My Amazing Puppy Pack'?

  It can take up to 7 working days for your pack to arrive. If it is a gift for a birthday or special event, please email myamazingpuppy@caninepartners.org.uk to let us know when it needs to arrive by and we can do our best to get it there on time.

• Will I be able to meet my puppy?

  Unfortunately you won't be able to meet your chosen puppy. It's really important that each Canine Partners puppy is able to fully concentrate on its puppy training.

• When will I receive my first pupdate?

  You will receive your first pupdate a few months after you join the programme.

• How often will I receive pupdates?

  You will receive your pupdates every three months.

• Can I sponsor more than one Canine Partners puppy?

  Absolutely! We will always have two puppies for you to sponsor, and these will change on a three monthly basis, so you will be able to sponsor as many Canine Partners puppies as you like!

• What happens after 12 months?

  After 12 months your canine partner puppy will move on into advanced training. At this point we will contact you to offer you another puppy to sponsor and will write to you with his or her details.

• What happens in advanced training?

  Advanced training takes approximately three months and this is where our amazing dogs turn everything they learnt with their volunteer puppy parent into the skills that will enable them to go on and transform the life of someone with a disability.

• Where will you use my money?

  Your generous donations will go towards funding the puppy training of a Canine Partners puppy. This money will help towards covering the cost of puppy food, training and veterinary bills.

• How can I pay for my puppy sponsorship?

  The easiest way is to set up a monthly direct debit for £5 which equates to as little as £1 a week. Alternatively, you can make a one-off payment of a minimum of £60. You can also choose to donate a larger amount if you wish. All the money including and on top of the £5 a month minimum figure will go towards your year's sponsorship.

• When will I stop paying the direct debit?

  Your donations via direct debit will be taken on a continuous monthly basis until you decide to stop your membership. You can, of course, cancel your membership at any time by contacting your bank. When your puppy has completed his or her puppy training, you will automatically be transferred and introduced to one of the new puppy recruits on the scheme at that time.

• Can I gift aid my membership?

  If you're a UK taxpayer all you need to do is complete the Gift Aid information as you sign up for membership. We can then claim Gift Aid on all donations you have made in the last four calendar years until further notice. To qualify for Gift Aid you must pay an amount of UK income and or capital gains tax equal to the amount we reclaim on your donations in that tax year. Please notify us if your tax circumstances change. Thank you.

• Do you always use Labrador puppies for canine partners?

  The most widely used breeds for a canine partner are Labradors, golden retrievers or Labrador/retriever crosses. We do have some poodle crosses to support those partnerships that may suffer from allergies.

• Can I buy additional toys?

  Additional toys are available to purchase for £7.50 through the Canine Partner's shop on our website - www.caninepartners.org.uk/shop. Each new membership will receive the introduction pack which will include a cute dog toy, a certificate and a gorgeous photograph of your chosen puppy. Once you are a member of the scheme new toys are not sent out when you are transferred to a new recruit.